Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines

In Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA), the median pay for office and administrative support workers, all other is $32.07 an hour ($66,710 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.

$32.07Median hourly pay
$53,550–$66,710Middle half of workers, yearly
1,340People in this job in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

That is 46% higher than the U.S. median ($45,670). It is 29% higher than the Iowa median ($51,700).

Pay range for office and administrative support workers, all other in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.66$42,970
25% of workers$25.75$53,550
Half of workers (median)$32.07$66,710
75% of workers$32.07$66,710
90% of workers$39.07$81,260

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines (this page)$66,7101,340
Cedar Rapids$50,120170
Ames$48,32070
Iowa City$47,600790
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$46,84060
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$37,850120
Dubuque$37,15040

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for office and administrative support workers, all other

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)

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